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family Glareolidae

family Glareolidae

9.9
A group of medium-sized birds like pratincoles and coursers found mainly in Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Glareolidae
  • Both pratincoles and coursers belong to the avian family Glareolidae, which inhabits various regions across Africa and Eurasia.

Examples

  • The family Glareolidae consists of medium-sized wading birds known for their graceful flight and long, pointed wings.

  • Researchers are studying the migratory patterns of species within the family Glareolidae.

  • The family Glareolidae consists of unique bird species.

  • Many species in the family Glareolidae are found in Africa.

  • Many researchers focus on avian species in the family Glareolidae, which includes both pratincoles and coursers.

  • Birdwatchers are excited to observe members of the family Glareolidae during their travels in the tropics.

  • The family Glareolidae is known for its members' unique adaptations to their habitats in the Old World.

Synonyms

Glareolidae
vsfamily Glareolidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds with thin bodies and long wings, like pratincoles and coursers

focuses on their distribution in Old World tropical and subtropical regions

Surface Forms

family Glareolidae singular
families Glareolidae plural

Morphology

family + Glareolidae

This is a literal taxonomic composition: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper name 'Glareolidae' yields the family of birds called Glareolidae. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can directly infer it refers to that bird family; the structure is compositional and cross‑linguistically regular.

Etymology

Family Glareolidae may get its name from the old Latin word glareola, a small form of glarea meaning 'gravel'. Many birds in this family live on open, stony ground and run or fly from that kind of surface, so the name gives a simple picture to remember this group of pratincoles and coursers.